Air Bags
Vibrate Air Bag Assembly on an
Electro-dynamic Shaker table up to 3,000 Hz to verify durability
and fatigue of the assembly. Customized fixturing and set-ups
insure proper vehicle orientation. Random vibration meeting
customer PSD requirements is an ATE specialty. Testing can be
performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and
humidity up to 95% RH.
Armrests
Custom durability fixturing allows for
smooth cycling through full or partial travel requirements
without overloading end stops. Cycling can be performed at
temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95%
RH. Effort measurements at required cycle counts are easily
obtained. Ultimate load testing of test samples in any
orientation using controlled hydraulics. Data acquisition of
load, displacement, and time can be recorded per customer
requirements.
Ash
Trays
Cycle ash tray and other similar interior
mechanisms using hydraulics or pneumatics. Perform durability
and fatigue testing on ash tray springs or any other mechanism
of movement. Cycling can be performed at temperatures ranging
from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95% RH. Effort
measurements at required cycle counts are easily obtained.
Brackets
Any bracket for any purpose can be tested
using pneumatics, hydraulics, or electro-dynamic shaker
capabilities. Apply loads in any orientation to create bending
moments, test for ultimate load, or vibrate to find resonance
locations up to 3,000 Hz. Testing can be performed at
temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95%
RH.
Bulbs
Test interior lighting fixtures for
functionality and housing durability by triggering the bulb on
and off while vibrating the test sample(s) using hydraulics or
an electro-dynamic shaker. Resonant frequencies can be
determined up to 3,000 Hz. Testing can be performed at
temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95%
RH.
Bumpers
Perform bumper durability testing using
customized fixturing and hydraulic actuators with load feedback.
Apply loads in any orientation desired. Hitch testing possible
on simultaneous axes in phase or out. Environmental conditioning
of bumper assemblies is available.
Center
Consoles
Cycle center counsel up and down applying
required loads at end stops to test durability of release latch
and pivot joint. Intermediate motions, such as cup holder
cycling or coin slot operation, are available upon request.
Ultimate load testing and deflection measurements under load can
be performed using hydraulic or pneumatic set-ups. Impact
testing can also be performed to test material strength. Testing
can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and
humidity up to 95% RH.
Cup
Holders
Rotate cup holders through full range of
travel using pneumatics and custom fixturing. Load vs.
Deflection measurements using hydraulics in any orientation is
easily performed. Impact testing can also be performed to test
material strength. Testing can be performed at temperatures
ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95% RH.
Door
Systems
Open and close doors and windows to test
durability and fatigue characteristics. Cycle multiple door
hinges simultaneously under environmental conditions to
determine hinge durability, fatigue, and corrosion resistance.
Testing can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to
177°C and humidity up to 95% RH.
Fasteners
Any fastener for any application can be
tested for fatigue, corrosion, and ultimate load
characteristics. Fasteners can be part of a system or stand
alone. Test samples using hydraulic actuators capable of high
frequency, load controlled, simulation. An electro-dynamic
shaker is available for testing up to 3,000 Hz. Testing can be
performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and
humidity up to 95% RH.
Glove
Boxes
Cycle glove box through its full range of
travel using pneumatic cylinders and customized fixturing.
Travel and latch release efforts can be performed as required.
High frequency vibration up to 3,000 Hz can test the durability
of the latch and pivot joint. Glove boxes can be tested
individually or as part of a complete system. Testing can be
performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and
humidity up to 95% RH.
Headrests
Cycle headrests through full or partial
travel cycles using customized pneumatic set-ups. Effort
measurements for up and down travel and detent lever release are
easily obtained using calibrated force gages. Testing can be
performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and
humidity up to 95% RH.
Hinges
Rotate hinges through full or partial
travel using hydraulic or pneumatic customized set-ups. Strength
testing at hinge stops available with Load vs. Deflection plots.
Testing can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to
177°C and humidity up to 95% RH to check test sample for
corrosion resistance.
HVAC
Components
Vibrate test samples using an
Electro-dynamic Shaker or hydraulic actuator up to 3,000 Hz to
verify durability and fatigue resistance. Systems can be
pressurized during test with customer supplied fluid of choice.
Testing can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to
177°C and humidity up to 95% RH.
Instrument Panels
Vibrate complete instrument panels on an
Electro-dynamic Shaker table up to 3,000 Hz to verify durability
and fatigue of the assembly. Customized fixturing and set-ups
insure proper vehicle orientation. Random vibration meeting
customer PSD requirements is an ATE specialty. Testing can be
performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and
humidity up to 95% RH.
Interior
Components
Cyclic and fatigue durability testing can
be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and
humidity up to 95% RH.
Latches
Cyclic and fatigue durability testing can
be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and
humidity up to 95% RH.
Lumbar
Cyclic and fatigue durability testing can
be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and
humidity up to 95% RH.
Mirrors
Vibration and fatigue durability testing
can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and
humidity up to 95% RH.
Recliners
Cyclic and fatigue durability testing can
be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and
humidity up to 95% RH.
Rocker
Arms
Cyclic and fatigue durability testing can
be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and
humidity up to 95% RH.
Roof
Racks
Vibration and fatigue durability testing
can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and
humidity up to 95% RH.
Sensors
Test Sensors for functionality and housing
durability by vibrating the test sample(s) using hydraulics or
an electro-dynamic shaker. Resonant frequencies can be
determined up to 3,000 Hz. Testing can be performed at
temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95%
RH.
Stabilizer Bars
Perform Stabilizer Bar durability testing
using customized fixturing and hydraulic actuators with load
feedback. Apply loads in any orientation desired. Load
simultaneous axes in phase or out. Environmental conditioning of
Stabilizer Bar is available.
Steering
Wheels
Vibrate Steering Wheel Assembly on an
Electro-dynamic Shaker table up to 3,000 Hz to verify durability
and fatigue of the assembly. Customized fixturing and set-ups
insure proper vehicle orientation. Random vibration meeting
customer PSD requirements is an ATE specialty. Testing can be
performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and
humidity up to 95% RH.
Switches
Test switch for functionality and housing
durability by triggering the bulb on and off while vibrating the
test sample(s) using hydraulics or an electro-dynamic shaker.
Resonant frequencies can be determined up to 3,000 Hz. Testing
can be performed at temperatures ranging from -73°C to 177°C and
humidity up to 95% RH.
Visors
Cycle Visors through full or partial
travel cycles using customized pneumatic set-ups. Effort
measurements for up and down travel are easily obtained using
calibrated force gages. Testing can be performed at temperatures
ranging from -73°C to 177°C and humidity up to 95% RH.
